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Release No: 233-98May 12, 1998

FLAG OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the President has nominated Vice Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, U.S. Navy, for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations N3/N5, office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.
Fargo is currently serving as commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command and commander, Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.